as in predicted
to give a slight indication of beforehand
a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Recent Examples of foreshadowed
Eugene then places a shot glass on his head, and Lee pulls out a gun from his jacket pocket, a weapon whose eventual use has been foreshadowed in several earlier scenes.
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Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
These remarks foreshadowed the difficulties in progressing on a fossil fuel phase out during the second consecutive COP in a major fossil fuel-producing state.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In hindsight, both results may have foreshadowed the post-COVID-19 economic frustrations that sunk Democrats this year.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
One of those foreshadowed what would happen later on the show.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The early attack foreshadowed years of quarrels between the two, one a political novice and the other a veteran machine politician.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Last summer foreshadowed those conditions.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Stunning, pure ruby color that foreshadowed the incredible purity of fruit on the palate with fresh blueberries and warm raspberries with an underlying minerality that brings this wine to another level of elegance.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This article will highlight some recent developments in each area, examine the inevitable convergence already being foreshadowed by some leading players, suggest a boundary toward which the industry may be proceeding and conclude with some implications.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
These remarks foreshadowed the difficulties in progressing on a fossil fuel phase out during the second consecutive COP in a major fossil fuel-producing state.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In hindsight, both results may have foreshadowed the post-COVID-19 economic frustrations that sunk Democrats this year.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
One of those foreshadowed what would happen later on the show.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The early attack foreshadowed years of quarrels between the two, one a political novice and the other a veteran machine politician.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Last summer foreshadowed those conditions.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Stunning, pure ruby color that foreshadowed the incredible purity of fruit on the palate with fresh blueberries and warm raspberries with an underlying minerality that brings this wine to another level of elegance.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This article will highlight some recent developments in each area, examine the inevitable convergence already being foreshadowed by some leading players, suggest a boundary toward which the industry may be proceeding and conclude with some implications.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowed
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After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Red Sox were predicted by most MLB insiders to be very active this offseason.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on past billing, these changes were predicted to reduce ophthalmology income by almost 3% while increasing family medicine income by approximately 11%.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In today’s competitive landscape, where every interaction can make or break a brand, customer experience is often heralded as the ultimate differentiator.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When launched, Thomas heralded the new approach to traffic enforcement as a way to better direct police resources and to correct longstanding racial disparities in which drivers of color were pulled over disproportionately often.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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During an October Instagram Live following Creel's death, Levi implied that Creel died as a result of the COVID vaccine, per Deadline.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with reporters once Rowe had left, Fallon said the Secret Service agent who brought the 9/11 photo to his attention had implied the leader inappropriately scuttled the security team.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Assad’s regime vanished at a speed few anticipated.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Foreshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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